1st CarveWright Conference

[Connie Ratisseau]

I would like to invite you to join us for the first CarveWright Conference, which will be held in Houston TX on May 12 & 13th with workshops for both the beginner and advanced users. Guest speakers will also conduct some of the advanced classes and customer are invited to participate in a Show & Tell of their projects. We hope to see many of you there. More details are available on the CarveWright website.

[Mike Heidrick]

Sounds like a great time Connie. Bit of a drive for me and I dont even own a CW but if I was close I would check it out and pick up what knowledge I could!

[Connie Ratisseau]

Wish you could make it Mike. Anyone else been thinking about it, this is a great opportunity to see how far the CW has come since 2006.

[Mike Heidrick]

Put it online Connie. Steam this conference or youtube the sessions.

I think CNC routers have come a long way in that time frame in general.

[Connie Ratisseau]

We do hope to video tape it.

[Connie Ratisseau]

Scheduled Workshops & Guest Speakers:
Keynote Address -Chris Lovchik, CEO & Co-Founder of LHR Technologies

Newbie Workshops:
Introduction to LHR, CW & CNC
CW Project Designer Basic Features
CW Project Designer Advanced Features
CW Machine & Accessories
Preparing & Carving a Project
Scanning & Importing Basics
Proper Care & Maintenance

Carvoholics Workshops:
Project Designer & 3rd Party Software with Michael Tyler
Advanced Importing with DXF & STL Importers with Michael Tyler
Creative Finishing Techniques with Doug Haffner
Texturing & Dimensional Sign-making with Doug Haffner
The Business of Carving with Jason Allen
Various Non-wood Materials & Their Use with Jason Allen
P.E. Isn't A School-Yard Pastime! - It's Pattern Editor with Jeff Birt
Machine Troubleshooting & Basic Repair with LHR Engineer Chris Rawls

Some of our Sponsors so far include:



Azek Building Products - PVC products for outdoor signs - see live demonstration of heat forming capabilities!
Gorilla Glue - For the Toughest Jobs on Earth TM - Product Sponsor for event!
Brandon MacDougall with www.liquidguitars.com
Scott Phillips - Host of PBS's "The American Woodshop" (unfortunately Scott will be filming, but he sends his support)
Terry Thompson with www.woodwisdom.com
Michael Tyler at www.carvebuddy.com
Vectric Software - makers of affordable CNC Software including Aspire v3 for modeling
The Wood Working Shows - Where DIY'ers and woodworkers find the latest in tools, accessories and free education in a town near you!

Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities Available.

[Mike Heidrick]

Bumping this up for the CW boys or others that may have missed it as it is getting closer. Good luck Connie. Dont forget the video cameras.